Antarctic sea ice, which has historically been able to recover during the winter, is now experiencing an alarming decline. This winter has seen an unprecedented trend, as sea ice around Antarctica has not returned to expected levels, leaving scientists puzzled and concerned about its future recovery. In previous years, the sea ice extent of the … Read more
The future of Arctic sea ice hangs in the balance as researchers predict an accelerating timeline for its disappearance. Scientists found that the Arctic could experience dramatic ice cover loss as early as the 2030s. Traditionally, the month of September marked the minimum ice area, but the new Research suggests the region could be ice-free … Read more
Melosira arctica, a species of algae found in Arctic sea ice, has been found to contain microplastic particles in concentrations ten times greater than those present in the surrounding seawater, according to a study from the Alfred Wegener Institute published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology. This discovery is worrying as it poses a significant … Read more
In a recent study conducted by researchers from Korea and the USA, the correlation between a warmer Arctic and extreme winter weather in midlatitude regions has been established, but the impact of global warming on this link is unclear. The broader impact of a warmer Arctic The study utilized climate models and weather data to … Read more
The extent of Antarctic sea ice has registered a new historical minimum after it was reduced to 1.91 million square kilometres on February 13, according to data from the National Ice Data Center and Snow Protection Agency (NSIDC). On that date, the levels fell below the previous record of 1.92 million square kilometres, set on … Read more
The ice in the Norwegian Arctic is contaminated with alarming levels of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These chemicals may represent a significant environmental stress factor for the region’s fauna, according to new research published in the journal Science of the Total Environment. Chemicals threaten wildlife The study, led by the University of Oxford, found that the … Read more
An Australian expedition is in the process of drilling 2.6km below Antarctica’s Dome C camp to find tiny air molecules some 1.5 million years old. The last time they were in the atmosphere, homo erectus was figuring out how to use fire to cook and stay warm. Australian expedition wants to drill Antarctic ice The primary goal is … Read more
NASA’s Earth Observing System has revealed that Antarctic sea ice lets in enough light for hidden phytoplankton to flourish in the Southern Ocean. According to those responsible for the study, published in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science, it was previously thought that the dense sea ice prevented light from passing beyond its lower layers, … Read more
